recalls on Cyclafem, Emoquette, Gildess, Orsythia, Previfem and Tri-Previfem.

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Hi folks,

I saw this article online today, and thought I'd repost since it may affect some people here; it involves recalls of the birth control pills listed in the title, since they may have incorrect dosage.  The article also lists a phone number to call to see if your particular lots are affected:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44541565/ns/health-womens_health/

Strep C

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This is a strange question about a relatively unknown subject, so I'm looking for some "wild guess" advice, I suppose.

I had a nasty virus that knocked me out for about 2 weeks. When I was finally feeling better, I developed tonsillitis, and I was diagnosed with Strep C, which is a rarer form of Strep in that it doesn't usually affect healthy individuals—but since I was so knocked out from the virus, I got it. I'm now on Levoquin and improving rapidly.

I know that Strep B is a form of strep you can contract vaginally (i've had it before but don't have it now), but according to my old gynecologist it is not passed mouth-->genitals. According to my research, Strep C can also infect the vagina in ways it is very hard to find out about on the internet.

Does anyone have any idea or guesses about whether strep c can be passed mouth-->genitals, or what sexual activity would be okay to engage in? I've been kissing my partner endlessly during my sickness and he has had absolutely no affect, but I wouldn't want him to pass Strep C to my vagina through oral sex if he is carrying it without symptoms. The other thing to consider is that I'm currently on antibiotics so perhaps no transfer would be possible.

I'm trying to think of what things to avoid—it's his birthday tonight so I would rather not avoid sexytimes altogether. I will avoid giving him oral sex as my throat is still not 100%, but should I avoid oral from him to me and him using any kind of spit-lubricant on my vag? Or do you think with the antibiotics, i'm covered?

Thanks for your guesses, guys!

Mixed Pregnancy Test Results...

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Hi everyone!

I posted awhile back about thinking I was pregnant. Well, I am about a week late now which is unusual for me as I am very regular and have never been late or missed a period. It doesn't even feel like a period is coming. 

My question for everyone is - have you ever had a blood pregnancy test come back with incorrect results? Wednesday morning, I did a home pregnancy test and it was positive so I got a blood one done that same day. That one was negative. I still can't shake this "feeling" that I am pregnant, so I did one today after work. It was positive, and the "+" was more defined this time. Called my OBGYN, they are going to have me do a different blood test that will tell me the hcg levels. I am thinking the last one was just a simple "negative" or "positive" outcome and wasn't real specific. Wednesday was still pretty early to be testing. I have heard that blood tests are more accurate, but that the at home tests are more sensitive. I would only be 2-3 weeks pregnant if I am. I really just want to know what the heck is going on...there are a lot of mixed emotions going through me right now.

Anyone have this happen to them?? Just wondering...thanks!